Palau is an isolated archipelago of over 300 uplifted limestone islands located 500 miles from the nearest major land mass. Known as the jewel of Micronesia, this distant super-atoll boasts over 700 species of coral, 1500 species of fish, an uncountable number of pristine beaches, and a 4000 year old culture composed of the world’s friendliest people.
Palau’s seas are teaming with turtles, dolphins, dugongs, stingrays, sharks, and mega-schools of fish earning the appellation, “The Underwater Serengeti of Planet Earth.” A conservation minded community has protected this fragile marine paradise from development and exploitation and has set aside numerous marine reserves, no fishing zones, and protected area networks. As a result Palau boasts the world’s best tropical paddling, world class snorkeling, pristine camping, amazing beach combing, and once in a lifetime scenery. |
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